Throughout the run of Tristan and Isolde, Seattle Opera will be collecting donations in the lobby in partnership with the Jewish Family Service Resettlement Program to support local Afghan refugee families.
Bring your donations when you see any of Seattle Opera’s performances of Tristan and Isolde, October 15–29. You will see bins in the lobby of McCaw Hall where you can leave your donation.
Thank you so much for your support of our local community!
About the Drive
Jewish Family Service (JFS) works with HIAS, formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid society, to resettle refugees assigned by the U.S. Department of State. They provide a required set of services from pre-arrival through the first 90 days of the resettlement period. But their work with our new neighbors extends far beyond that initial three-month period, from Day 91 through citizenship. JFS provides holistic case management and education services to helps refugees, immigrants and asylees to become economically, socially, and civically integrated in our community.
In the last year, JFS served 440 refugees from Afghanistan, 44 refugees from Ukraine, and 57 refugees from other countries around the world. In addition, JFS recently launched a new humanitarian relief program to serve unaccompanied refugee minors and survivors of trafficking under the age of 25.
General List of Supplies needed
Families supported by JFS currently have a high need for the following home goods:
Household Items (new items only):
- Standing lamps
- Hanging closet organizers
- Cookware sets
- Mugs
- Knife sets
- Utensils
- Plates and bowls
- Can openers
- Cutting boards
Cleaning Supplies (new items only):
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwashing liquid
- Multipurpose cleaner
- Vacuum cleaners
Furniture
JFS's refugee clients are also in need of furniture donations. Please email volunteer@jfsseattle.org with photos of the furniture items you'd like to donate, and you can schedule a drop off at their Kent office.
Furniture (new or gently used items in good condition):
- Dining chairs
- Love seats
- 3-seater couches
- Easy chairs